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Uptown Bonifacio, Forbes Town named Shopping Centers of the Year at 2026 OFR Awards

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls earns top honors from the Philippine Retailers Association for its flagship lifestyle and community-centered retail destinations

By MBrand
Published Aug 10, 2026 04:55 pm
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls earned two major honors at the 2026 Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards of the Philippine Retailers Association, with Uptown Bonifacio and Forbes Town recognized under the Shopping Center of the Year category.
Uptown Bonifacio, Forbes Town named Shopping Center of the Year: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls earned double honors at the 2026 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, with Uptown Bonifacio and Forbes Town named Shopping Center of the Year winners. Receiving the awards are Senior Creatives Manager, Dustin Sta. Maria; Senior Key Accounts Manager F&B, Batch Famatiga; Regional Operations Director, Gigi Dela Vega; Vice President & Head of Key Accounts and Leasing, Lorence Aurelio; Uptown Bonifacio GM Camille Elviña; First Vice President & Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Javier Hernandez; Forbes Town GM, France Eusebio; Senior AVP & Head of Marketing, Tinay Villanueva; Senior AVP & Head of Mall Operations, Michael Lao; and Head of Commercial Strategy & Performance, Norico Mizoguchi.
Uptown Bonifacio, Forbes Town named Shopping Center of the Year: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls earned double honors at the 2026 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, with Uptown Bonifacio and Forbes Town named Shopping Center of the Year winners. Receiving the awards are Senior Creatives Manager, Dustin Sta. Maria; Senior Key Accounts Manager F&B, Batch Famatiga; Regional Operations Director, Gigi Dela Vega; Vice President & Head of Key Accounts and Leasing, Lorence Aurelio; Uptown Bonifacio GM Camille Elviña; First Vice President & Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Javier Hernandez; Forbes Town GM, France Eusebio; Senior AVP & Head of Marketing, Tinay Villanueva; Senior AVP & Head of Mall Operations, Michael Lao; and Head of Commercial Strategy & Performance, Norico Mizoguchi.
Uptown Bonifacio won Shopping Center of the Year- Medium, while Forbes Town received Shopping Center of the Year - Small, strengthening Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ role in shaping Philippine retail through destinations that serve different lifestyles and communities.
“At Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, we curate destinations that foster meaningful connections through lifestyle, retail, and shared experiences,” said Javier Hernandez, First Vice President and Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. “Through thoughtfully selected brands, dynamic retail offerings, and vibrant communities, we continue to enrich everyday life for Filipino shoppers while creating opportunities for Filipino retailers to thrive.”
Defining contemporary urban living, Uptown Bonifacio brings together world-class retail, homegrown brands, chef-driven dining, and entertainment within a dynamic township.
Defining contemporary urban living, Uptown Bonifacio brings together world-class retail, homegrown brands, chef-driven dining, and entertainment within a dynamic township.
Uptown Bonifacio was recognized for its integrated urban retail experience, bringing together shopping, dining, entertainment, offices, residences, and open spaces within one connected and pedestrian- friendly township. The lifestyle mall serves as a premium platform for Filipino retailers, emerging brands, independent designers, and MSMEs, complemented by chef-driven dining, premium cinemas, digital innovations, community programs, and sustainability-driven initiatives.
Forbes Town is recognized for its vibrant, walkable neighborhood in Fort Bonifacio, where dining, nightlife, wellness, retail, and curated events create an energetic and connected community.
Forbes Town is recognized for its vibrant, walkable neighborhood in Fort Bonifacio, where dining, nightlife, wellness, retail, and curated events create an energetic and connected community.
Forbes Town was honored for its vibrant neighborhood retail experience within Fort Bonifacio, where dining, essential retail, wellness, learning, and services come together in a charming and walkable setting. Its quaint streetscape, Michelin-recognized restaurants, homegrown cafés, bars, speakeasies, and emerging nightlife concepts create energy from daytime dining to evening gatherings, while curated markets, fitness activities, pet-friendly programs, and seasonal events keep the destination fresh and connected to its community.
The two recognitions affirm Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ strength to build retail destinations that combine strong retail fundamentals, placemaking, customer-driven experiences, and meaningful platforms for Filipino retailers. From integrated lifestyle malls to vibrant neighborhood spaces, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls continues to create destinations where Filipino businesses grow, people connect, and communities thrive.

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